Osteoporosis is a national epidemic. This paper provides an overview of osteoporosis, then details a physical rehabilitation program which uses a team approach to help patients prevent the disease for patients at risk and enhance function, decrease pain, and reduce or eliminate disability for those with osteoporosis.
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